In 1969, two substance-abusing, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside for a holiday that proves disastrous.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard E. Grant | ... |
Withnail
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| Paul McGann | ... |
...& I
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| Richard Griffiths | ... |
Monty
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| Ralph Brown | ... |
Danny
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| Michael Elphick | ... |
Jake
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| Daragh O'Malley | ... |
Irishman
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| Michael Wardle | ... |
Isaac Parkin
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Una Brandon-Jones | ... |
Mrs. Parkin
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| Noel Johnson | ... |
General
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Irene Sutcliffe | ... |
Waitress
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Llewellyn Rees | ... |
Tea Shop Proprietor
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Robert Oates | ... |
Policeman 1
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Anthony Wise | ... |
Policeman 2
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| Eddie Tagoe | ... |
Presuming Ed
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Joyce Everson | ... |
Lady in Tea Room (uncredited)
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Alecia St Leger | ... |
Lady in Tea Room (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Man In Cafe (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Robinson | ||
Written by
| Bruce Robinson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| George Harrison | ... | executive producer |
| Paul M. Heller | ... | producer (as Paul Heller) |
| Lawrence Kirstein | ... | associate producer |
| Denis O'Brien | ... | executive producer |
| David Wimbury | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| David Dundas | ||
| Rick Wentworth | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Hannan | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Alan Strachan | ||
Editorial Department
| Bob Mullen | ... | assistant editor |
| Anne Sopel | ... | assistant editor |
| Jeremy Strachan | ... | assistant editor |
| Tony Tromp | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Mary Selway | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Pickwoad | ||
Art Direction by
| Henry Harris | ||
Costume Design by
| Andrea Galer | ||
Makeup Department
| Peter Frampton | ... | makeup artist |
| Sue Love | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Matthew Binns | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Kohn | ... | first assistant director |
| Kathy Sykes | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Les Allett | ... | props |
| Leith Boler | ... | property buyer |
| Peter Browne | ... | stagehand |
| Alan Chesters | ... | supervising carpenter |
| Bert Gadsden | ... | property master |
| Steve Payne | ... | props stand-by |
| Wesley Peppiatt | ... | props |
| John Roberts | ... | lead scenic painter |
Sound Department
| Peter Best | ... | dialogue editor |
| Allan Brereton | ... | sound maintenance |
| Peter Holt | ... | footsteps editor |
| Alan Paley | ... | sound editor |
| Trevor Rutherford | ... | boom operator |
| Hugh Strain | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Clive Winter | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Paul Corbould | ... | special effects |
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Dominic Tuohy | ... | special effects assistant |
Stunts
| Paul Heasman | ... | stunt double: Paul McGann |
| Bruce Robinson | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Murray Close | ... | still photographer |
| Colin Davidson | ... | focus |
| Perry Evans | ... | electrician |
| Ian Foster | ... | clapper loader |
| Michael Heller | ... | additional still photographer |
| Brian Martin | ... | best boy |
| Don Maton | ... | electrician |
| Don McLellan | ... | rigger |
| Reg Parsons | ... | gaffer |
| Bob Smith | ... | camera operator |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dougie Hawkes | ... | costumer |
| Alan Murphy | ... | costume maker |
| Shaun Wyldeck-Estrada | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sally Jones | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mike Beaven | ... | transportation |
| Steve Miller | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Joanna Campling | ... | unit publicist |
| David Carrigan | ... | production runner |
| Valerie Craig | ... | production coordinator |
| Gordon Davis | ... | assistant accountant |
| Robin Demetriou | ... | catering supervisor |
| Noreen Donnelly | ... | Catering assistant |
| Jacky Holding | ... | accounts secretary |
| Paula Merwin | ... | assistant to producer |
| Ringo Starr | ... | special production consultant (as Richard Starkey M.B.E.) |
| Bobby Blues | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Richard Whelan | ... | production runner (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Inger Best | ... | additional thanks |
| Dennis Carrigan | ... | additional thanks |
| Ray Cooper | ... | thanks |
| Bob Crowdy | ... | additional thanks |
| John Geary | ... | additional thanks |
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | additional thanks |
| Debbie London | ... | additional thanks |
| John Mackswith | ... | additional thanks |
| Paul Oliver | ... | additional thanks |
| Ronnie Pearce | ... | additional thanks |
| Nicole Rothman | ... | additional thanks |
| Mody Schreiber | ... | thanks |
| Arabella Serrell | ... | additional thanks |
| John Stanborough | ... | thanks |
| Ralph Steadman | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- HandMade Films (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- CEL Film Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Baus Theater (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- C.G. Silver Film (1988) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Hem Films Scandinavia (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1988) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Nippan) K.K. (2014) (Japan) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Park Circus (2007) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (2011) (Canada) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (2011) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2009) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2015) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Astral Video (1988) (Canada) (video)
- Atlantic Film (2012) (Finland) (DVD)
- Cannon Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (video) (Distributed by Warner Home Video)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Image Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Distributed by Warner Home Video)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1993) (Finland) (tv)
- Malofilm Home Video (Canada) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United Kingdom) (video)
- Seville Pictures (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Showtime Video (1988) (Finland) (VHS)
- StudioCanal UK (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- The Criterion Collection (1997) (United States) (laserdisc)
- The Criterion Collection (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (video)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1999) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Damson Studios (titles)
- Filmtrax (film soundtrack & original music published by)
- Filmtrax (soundtrack album available from)
- First Unit Caterers (catering)
- Fuji Film (special thanks)
- Ganga Publishing (film soundtrack & original music published by)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Thames Valley Vegetable Growers Association (special thanks)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
- Warner Bros. De Lane Lea (sound re-recording)
- Zakiya and Associates (publicity consultants)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
London, 1969 - two 'resting' (unemployed and unemployable) actors, Withnail and Marwood, fed up with damp, cold, piles of washing-up, mad drug dealers and psychotic Irishmen, decide to leave their squalid Camden flat for an idyllic holiday in the countryside, courtesy of Withnail's uncle Monty's country cottage. But when they get there, it rains non-stop, there's no food, and their basic survival skills turn out to be somewhat limited. Matters are not helped by the arrival of Uncle Monty, who shows an uncomfortably keen interest in Marwood...
Written by Michael Brooke |
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| Taglines | You are cordially invited to spend a funny weekend in the English countryside. (US poster) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP1,100,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first preview screening appeared to be a total disaster - the audience sat there stony-faced, never laughing once. It was only after the screening had concluded that a distraught Bruce Robinson discovered that the audience was comprised entirely of non-English speaking German tourists who were all staying at a hotel nearby. See more » |
| Goofs | The same cluster of vehicles is seen following the titular characters on both the outward and return journeys to Monty's cottage. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in RoboCop/The Squeeze/Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs/Withnail and I (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Whiter Shade of Pale See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The end credits contain the following: "...& I Paul McGann" The triple dots are as it follows Richard E. Grant's credit as Withnail (hence matching the movie title). While McGann's character's name is never referenced in the movie, either spoken or written, it has been identified as Marwood in materials issued in relation to the movie. See more » |
| Quotes |
Withnail:
Are you the farmer? Marwood: Shut up, I'll deal with this. Withnail: We've gone on holiday by mistake. We're in this cottage here. Are you the farmer? Marwood: Stop saying that, Withnail! Of course he's the fucking farmer! See more » |